"Railroad Safety Instructor - Non-Credit Courses (NARS)"

Johnson County Community College

Position: Railroad Safety Instructor - Non-Credit Courses (NARS)

Department: Workforce Development & Continuing Education

Type of Position: Non-Credit Instructor

Exemption Status: Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No

Starting Salary Range: $65.00/hour

Position Summary:

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is seeking experienced railroad professionals to serve as instructors for non-credit courses offered through the National Academy of Railroad Sciences (NARS). Instructors will teach classroom and hands-on training in areas such as Maintenance of Way Operating Rules (MWOR), Shortline Engineer Training, Industrial Rail Operations Training (IROT), and related safety programs. This role is critical to ensuring participants meet industry standards for safe and efficient rail operations. This position requires travel to client locations.

Required Qualifications:

• At least five years experience in the railroad industry in operations, safety, or maintenance.
• Knowledge of FRA regulations, AAR standards, and railroad operating rules.
• Strong communication and instructional skills.
• Ability to deliver both classroom and hands-on training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching or training experience.

To be considered for this position we will require an application and resume.

Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Benefits Category

For Non-Credit Instructors

• More flexibility on scheduling

Additional Incentives:

• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• Snow days
• Professional development funding and training opportunities
• Mentorship program
• Recognition and awards programs
• Employee wellness programs

About JCCC:

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success

To apply, please visit: https://careers.jccc.edu/en-us/job/497665